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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
78
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 19 19 24 16 78
Indiana PacersPacers 32 31 21 28 112

After Action Report

The Pacers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 112-78. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.